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Sydney Lake

Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.

The American Dream is moving to the Midwest—Michigan and Wisconsin beat the coasts for the hottest housing markets, Redfin finds

The American Dream is moving to the Midwest—Michigan and Wisconsin beat the coasts for the hottest housing markets, Redfin finds

By Sydney LakeMay 7, 2026

Meet Mark Stevens: The billionaire VC, Nvidia board member, and Giving Pledge signer who just donated $200 million to USC

Meet Mark Stevens: The billionaire VC, Nvidia board member, and Giving Pledge signer who just donated $200 million to USC

By Sydney LakeMay 7, 2026

The IRS may owe COVID-era refunds to tens of millions of taxpayers. Here’s who could qualify

Personal Finance

The IRS may owe COVID-era refunds to tens of millions of taxpayers. Here’s who could qualify

By Sydney LakeMay 6, 2026

Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200

Personal Finance

Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200

By Sydney LakeMay 5, 2026

America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families

America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both housing and childcare is breaking families

By Sydney LakeMay 3, 2026

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Big Tech is shelling out up to $1 million for new hires who will never have to write a line of code

By Sydney LakeMay 2, 2026

From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job

From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job

By Sydney LakeApril 29, 2026

‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines

‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines

By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026

Florida’s influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market

Florida’s influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market

By Sydney LakeApril 26, 2026

Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds

Personal Finance

Milestones like marriage and parenthood are so delayed for millennials and Gen Z many of them are skipping out on life insurance, report finds

By Sydney LakeApril 25, 2026

Inside MS NOW: The women leading the new MSNBC

Inside MS NOW: The women leading the new MSNBC

By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2026

Billionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift

Billionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift

By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2026

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America’s ‘silent army’ of skilled tradespeople are retiring with no one to replace them—and the price tag could hit $1 trillion a year

By Sydney LakeApril 21, 2026

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For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity

By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026

MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $26 billion—but it’s barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares

By Sydney LakeApril 18, 2026

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